Good day folks,
I am writing to you from Israel.
As a sailor I have a keen interest in Knots.
I also enjoy making knot boards, and am wondering when one get procure knot board miniatures such as blocks, life rings, anchors, oars and others.
A search in eBay revealed little in the form of key chains, which were not very impressive.
Thanks in advance.
Stores that sell models and dollhouse stuff might have parts that can be adapted. I saw a barrel and a pulley at this store: http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/tamiya-mechanical-large-pulley-l-parts-set.html The pulley is more mechanical than nautical, but if you glue some wood to it, you will have a working block that looks nautical.
Anchors and life rings might be tough to find, but if you get some balsa wood and an exacto knife, you can probably build and paint something that looks nice. A dremel tool is also useful, and you can use an elecric drill as a lathe for small parts.
A nice finishing touch to knot boards is name plates for the knots. There are many places where you can find custom engraving of brass or other materials. Good Luck!
Pat
I did a quick google search and found this:
http://www.naturecoast.com/hobby/catalog.htm
FITTINGS, WOOD, FIGURES, ETC.
PAGE 1 Brass-Plated Display Sets, Flags, Letters and Numbers
PAGE 2 Blocks, Assortments, Strips, Sheets, Dowels, Plank Scored Deck Sheats, Tapered Yards
PAGE 3 Wire, Chain, Rigging Line, Cable, Colored Wire
PAGE 4 Chocks, leats, Belaying Pins, Figures, Vents, Anchors, Boats, Oars
PAGE 5 Life Rings, Davits, Stanchions, Boom and Gaff Jaws, Propellors, Bells, Barrels
PAGE 6 Carronades, Swivel Guns, Cannons, Cannonballsl, Lights, Airports
PAGE 7 Deadeyes, Blocks In Wood and Brass, Strop rings, Chain Plates
PAGE 8 Parrels, Bulleyes, Turnbuckles, Hearts, Thinbles, Sheaves, Gratings, Coppering
PAGE 9 Turnbuckles, Gun Port Lid Hinges, Bulk Chain and Nails, Ventilatorss, Davits
Bravo Zulu, Rick.
here is another good site http://www.castyouranchorhobby.com/cat--Period-Ship-Fittings--Period+Ship+Fittings